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Feb. 24
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http://studentaid.ed.gov/ http://studentaid.ed.gov/ Stafford loans: $5000 each semester @ 5% interest (compounding monthly) Know the difference: Subsidized Unsubsidized Perkins Loans: Federal $$ Need-based Lower interest “Forgiveness” options (service careers) Financing College: Loans
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Scholarships/grants In-school Community Not just “contests:” A few hours work = GREAT payoff later Scholarships/grants = free (aside from application) Careful: HARD WORK ahead Know your goals. College is an expensive way to “find yourself.” Thick skin: 9/10 scholarship apps will be denied. Keep it up!! “Free” money = BETTER
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Brainstorm with neighbor and report out: Benefits of Scholarships
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Find a VIABLE scholarship application Eligible (except for year) Find all necessary info (including writing essays or short answer) Fill in all necessary info like it’s FOR REAL Print off and turn in. Keep a copy for yourself. Assignment: Due by March 6/7
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Keep a running list of items that you didn’t have available. Keep a copy of the application (s). Start organizing your scholarship search (assembly line): Folders (physical or online) Due dates Transcripts (official and unofficial); update often Start “priming the pump” for recommendations from teachers, counselors, community members Fill out Senior Bio Profile; update often Complete a resume Revise personal essay; write several drafts of prompts Reflection on Assignment
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Silbaugh’s TeacherWeb: http://teacherweb.com/WA/HarrisonPrep/Silbaugh/w qr1.aspx http://teacherweb.com/WA/HarrisonPrep/Silbaugh/w qr1.aspx CPHS Career Resource Center/Dixon’s Website: http://teacherweb.com/WA/CloverParkHighSchool/CR C/apt1.stm http://teacherweb.com/WA/CloverParkHighSchool/CR C/apt1.stm www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com www.studentscholarships.org www.studentscholarships.org http://www.washboard.org/login.aspx http://www.washboard.org/login.aspx http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/ http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/ http://public.careercruising.com/us/en http://public.careercruising.com/us/en Resources
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